Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology, North Shore at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent Part-Time | 0.8 FTE
North Shore Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that delivers equitable, highquality care for all New Zealanders.

Shape the Future of Rheumatology Care

Join our highly specialised Rheumatology Service and make a meaningful difference for patients living with chronic and complex rheumatic conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to work at an advanced practice level within a passionate, collaborative, and forwardthinking multidisciplinary team.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Rheumatology, you will deliver expert nursing care primarily within our outpatient service, with some involvement in acute inpatient care. Your advanced skills will support complex assessments, patient education, and longterm disease management.

You will be a key driver in the continued development of the Rheumatology Service, including:

• Establishing and leading nurseled clinics
• Supporting biologic and emerging therapies
• Coordinating daystay infusions
• Providing education on subcutaneous therapies
• Contributing to clinical pathways and service improvement
• Mentoring nursing staff and supporting high clinical and documentation standards

About the Service

Our Rheumatology Service is a dynamic, predominantly outpatient-focused department providing specialist care to patients referred from general practice. You will join an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering patientcentred, highquality care in a supportive and fastpaced environment.

This role is based at North Shore Hospital.

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who brings advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and a passion for improving outcomes for people with rheumatic disease. You will ideally have:

• Significant nursing experience in rheumatology or medical specialties
• Postgraduate qualifications (or working toward them) relevant to advanced practice
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex patients and undertake advanced assessments
• Experience with biologic therapies, infusions, or longterm patient education
• A positive, energetic approach to teaching, mentoring, and service development

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

We are committed to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities so we can better reflect and serve our population.

How to Apply

To apply, please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 17 February 2026.
Position reference number: WDHB20793

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We will review applications as they are received and may progress the recruitment process prior to the closing date.